The number one question I have been asked this season, by clients, blogette readers, women on the street and friends is hands down “Do you think I can wear over-the-knee boots?” My answer is always a resounding YES! The question that usually follows is “Really?, I don’t’ want to look like Pretty Woman.”

No need to enter hookerville ladies, you can trot around in your OTK (over-the-knee) boots with the same class and grace of your other – BUT, as usual, there are a few rules to follow. The great thing about the OTK boot trend is that you can find them at all price points, so spend a lot or spend a little but this is a serious must-have fun trend. Leather, suede, flat, platform, pull-on, lace up, or zip – you have lots of choices. You will also have the choice of boots that reach mid- thigh or styles that hit just over the knee. Many of the styles are convertible and can be worn with the top of the boot turned down and the height adjusted- these are my favorites.

First: the Don’ts of the OTK boot:
• Don’t buy them in huge platforms unless you are very well versed in the world of heels, there are a lot of flat choices out there!
• Don’t ever wear them with fishnet type hosiery, this will scream Pretty Woman.
• Don’t wear them with a mini skirt and plunging neckline. In other words don’t give it all away in one outfit!

The Do’s:
• Do remember there is a time and place for the OTK boot. Night on the town with your ladies, hot date with your man, fun party or opening, any fashion event- all great choices for this trend. Thanksgiving dinner? Not so much.
• Do remember that they can be hot- temperature hot. It is like wearing leather pants so keep that in mind, no one looks good with sweat rings and makeup running down their face.
• Do wear them with confidence or don’t wear them at all!

Ways to wear:
With a skirt; have the skirt cover the top of the boot, wear them with tights (colors or pattern can work great or just solid black), and remember if you go bare leg make sure they are hitting just over the knee cap.

With pants; you will need to choose a legging or super tight skinny jean. Pants bagging out the top of your boot will only make your thigh look bulky and that is not cute on anyone!
OTK boots are slimming to the leg and fun! Flat or heel they are fabulous.

In your new OTK boots, you can be pretty without being Pretty Woman. Because let’s face it, girls: these kicks are the bee’s knees.

Stuart Weitzman (Upper left)
HiLo Over the knee Black Suede Platform $675

Prada (Upper center)
Moro Brown leather OTK riding boot – $1300

Jimmy Choo (Upper right)
Flat suede OTK $1195

Christian Louboutin (Lower left)
Nutmeg suede platform thigh boot $2295

Prada (Lower center)
Thigh high shiny leather $1450

YSL (Lower right)
Platform OTK with Buckle in Slate $1855